Civic Access Public Portal Guidance
The Civic Access Public Portal is a self-service tool used to manage permits, inspections, plan reviews and development projects. The portal features a number of benefits for users including:
- A centralized dashboard to monitor your development projects
- More, real-time notifications throughout the review process
- View development activity near you
- Enhanced, online scheduling for inspections
- Streamline the plan review process using Electronic Plan Review
- The option to pay fees online
Guilford County departments utilizing the online portal include Planning & Development, Inspections Department and Fire Marshal’s Office. For more specific requirements for your development needs, visit the department website.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can access the public portal through Civic Access Public Portal.
Yes, you can check inspection status through Civic Access Public Portal.
Yes, you can submit plans electronically through the Civic Access Public Portal for Electronic Plan Review.
The following are document submission requirements. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in the application being returned without review.
- Documents must be properly oriented and legible when uploaded
- Multi-page documents/plan sets for review (e.g., construction plans) must be submitted as a single file, in PDF file format. Remove all securities, print/flatten PDF to remove all PDF comments, including removal of AutoCAD SHX Text. Refer to individual department websites for more specific plan requirements
- Make sure to use the correct file category when uploading
Civic Access Portal Registration
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